What ’ s in My Patient Treatment Bag?

As a kid, I loved long drives with my mom. We’d listen to music, catch up and, my favorite part—I’d go through her purse. I’d read and then throw out old receipts, collect loose coins and throw out old Ziploc bags of Band-Aids or ibuprofen. You can learn a lot about someone by digging through their bag. What did I learn about my mother? She’s neurotic and quite literally prepared for anything. OK, fine, I didn’t learn that from her bag. Exploring it just confirmed what I already knew. When I began working as a PRN (as needed) speech-language pathologist at an inpatient rehab facility, I knew I’d need to get a bag together to prepare for treatment of any patient coming my way. I bet you’re wondering what that bag looked like and what I put in it. The bag I chose a travel bag with a beautiful paisley print and lots of compartments. If you need a new bag, consider a diaper bag. They contain plenty of lined compartments and are easy to clean—perhaps choose one with a padded pocket for a laptop or tablet. A backpack, rolling bag or a folding cart might also be useful. The contents Post-its are essential. Thought of a question for the treating physician? Use a post-it. Need to leave a note for the primary SLP? Leave a post-it. A patient wants to leave a note in the room in case his wife comes? Hand him a post-it. Can I Do My CF in a Hospital? Use Memory Diaries to Help Patients Get Back on Track After Delirium Help Clients With Dementia Regain Their Appetite I u...
Source: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Press Releases - Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Tags: Health Care Slider Speech-Language Pathology Aphasia Apraxia of Speech bilingual service delivery Cognitive Rehabilitation Speech Disorders Swallowing Disorders Traumatic Brain Injury Voice Disorders Source Type: blogs